The first operational jet bomber capable of Mach 2, deployed very briefly by the United States. This jet was capable of carrying B61 nuclear bombs, but with the Soviets deploying more capable AA defense, the B-58 was deployed in only small numbers.
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 32.4ft (9.9m)
- Length 61.9ft (18.9m)
- Height 18.0ft (5.5m)
- Empty Weight 27,278lbs (12,373kg)
- Loaded Weight 42,789lbs (19,408kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.151
- Wing Loading 135.6lbs/ft2 (662.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 315.5ft2 (29.3m2)
- Drag Points 11631
Parts
- Number of Parts 120
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 834
